This pizzeria is in a working class neighborhood of Rome called Testaccio. It is casual, with no tablecloths, bright yellow walls and a big brick oven at the back of the restaurant. The pizzas are thin crust and crispy on the bottom. They come with various toppings, including olives, veggies, prosciutto and boiled eggs.
Pizzeria Nuovo Mondo Di Di Francesco
Via Amerigo Vespucci, 15, 00153
Rome, Italy
011-39-6-574-6004
This restaurant is slightly more upscale but is still cheap for the quality. It is dimly lit, with shelves of inexpensive wines lining the walls. The menu is heavy on pastas and meats, with choices from pasta bolognese to ravioloni to pesto. Non-pasta dishes include ratatouille with basil and homemade pate.
Ristorante Spirito DiVino
Via dei Genovesi, 31, 00153
Rome, Italy
011-39-6-589-6689
spiritodivino.com
This restaurant is worth the (not too high) price of admission just to see the space. It is located on the ground floor of the Pompey theater and has dramatic brick naves and a casual dining space. Dishes range from "riso con fiori di zucca" (a rice dish with zucchini flowers) to artichoke ravioli to beef in barolo wine sauce.
Hostaria Costanza
Piazza del Paradiso, 63, 00186
Rome, Italy
011-39-6-6880-1002
hostariacostanza.com/inglese/hostaria_costanza.html
Originally a wine shop, this family-operated restaurant near the Pantheon is now open for lunch. Start with a hearty bean soup; choose from a variety of pastas, including gnocchi. Try the fresh cod or the veal steak, or check out the daily specials. Office workers and other locals frequent the restaurant, which does not accept reservations.
Risorante Enoteca Corsi
Via del Gesu 87
Rome, Italy 00186
011-39-6-679-0821
